One of the biggest fights of the year occurs this Saturday, as Saul “Canelo” Alvarez defends his undisputed super middleweight championship against Terence Crawford. Despite both fighters being elite in boxing, there’s a noteworthy pay gap between them.

Having been a significant box office draw for over a decade, Alvarez is expected to earn between $100-150 million for this fight, confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White, who stated he would likely receive at least $100 million.

However, Crawford disclosed during a podcast that he has agreed to fight for $10 million. “I’m doing it for the opportunity, baby. The legacy outweighs the money,” Crawford declared.

If Crawford wins, it would mark his third undisputed champion title in different weight classes, making him the first male boxer to achieve this feat.

As Brian McIntyre, Crawford’s head trainer mentions, “The difference is the IQ… Bud changes his style in the midst of a fight, unlike Canelo who has been fighting a certain way for years.”

Statements that emphasize fighting for legacy rather than money are often at odds with Crawford’s previous comments indicating that fighting is fundamentally about monetary gain. He said, “It’s all about the money at the end of the day.”